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Sutures, commonly called stitches, are sterile,
surgical threads that are used to repair cuts
(lacerations). They also are used to close
incisions from surgery.
Non-Absorbable sutures include :-
Polypropylene sutures, Nylon (poylamide),
Polyester, PVDF, silk and stainless steel
sutures.
Sutures can also be divided into two types on the
basis of material structure i.e. monofilament
sutures and multifilament or braided sutures.
trauma.
High plasticity and difficulty of use compared to
breakage
Highly visible in the wound
Passes through tissue easily
Polyamide suture is a monofilament non-absorbable,
sterile surgical suture composed is a macromolecule
with repeating units linked by amide bonds.
They are not for use in areas that are highly mobile or
subject to friction (eg, over joints,hands, feet).